English Language Requirements

Summary

One of the following (minimum scores):

Completion of the last three years of full time secondary education in English in Canada or another country where the principal language of instruction is English with a blended grade of 70% or a C in English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples or their equivalents (an English 12 grade 75% or higher permits direct registration in writing intensive courses)

Completion of the last three years of full time secondary education in English at a recognized international school in a country where the primary language of instruction is not English with a grade of 70% in senior level English

Completion of IB English A1 or A2 (HL or SL) with a grade of 3

A three unit transferable English (ENGL) course or certified writing intensive course with a minimum C- grade

An IELTS overall band score of 6.5 with no part less than a 6.0

A TOEFL iBT overall score of 88 or better with a minimum 20 in each of the four components (listening, speaking, writing, and reading)

BC Transfer Student

You can be considered for admission as a BC Transfer Student if you have completed between 24 to 60 credits of course work. SFU provides information for students transferring from BC colleges, other Canadian universities, and institutions of applied arts and technology. For complete details click on the Canadian College/University Transfer page.

How to Apply

Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University is the second largest university in BC. Its main campus is on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby. Simon Fraser University also has two additional campuses - The Harbour Centre Campus in downtown Vancouver and the Surrey Campus in the Fraser Valley. Each of these campuses offers easier access for individuals working or living in Vancouver's downtown core or in the Fraser Valley. SFU offers a wide range of studies in, for example: Arts, Sciences, Fine and Performing Arts, Kinesiology, Education, Business, Engineering and Computer Science. Its newest additions include Interactive Arts and Technology programs.

FACILITY/SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: The Burnaby Campus houses student residences, a pool and two gyms, an art gallery and theatre and a student-operated radio station. The Harbour Centre and Surrey Campuses are directly on the Sky Train route. Services for students include: intramural sports and fitness programs; computer labs, a full range of health, personal and career counselling services; child care services; a (free) legal advice clinic; an ecumenical chaplaincy; a student employment centre; and a Student Society-operated pub and coffee house.